Let’s make a candle in under 2 minutes
So, you want to add some ambience to your space, huh? Well, why not try your hand at making a candle? It's easier than you think, and the end result is not only a great decor...
Why This Recipe Works
By properly emulsifying distilled water and jojoba oil using cosmetic-grade emulsifying wax, this formula creates a true lightweight lotion. Vegetable glycerin acts as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin, while phenoxyethanol ensures micro-biological stability and safety for a water-based emulsion.
Ingredients & Preparation Details
Key Ingredients
260g Distilled Water
120g Jojoba Oil
16g Emulsifying Wax
4g Vegetable Glycerine
2g Phenoxyethanol (preservative, 0.5-1%)
Optional Vitamin E (potency-dependent)
Essential Oils: 2 tsp Lavender, 1/2 tsp Cedarwood, 1/4 tsp Grapefruit
Tools & Timing Details
Sterilized tools & glassware
Double boiler & thermometer
Frother or whisk
Total Time: 1 hour
Instructions
Step 1: Prep, Heat & Melt
Before You Start: Sterilize all tools thoroughly to avoid contamination.
Simmer water in a double boiler. Measure Jojoba oil and Emulsifying Wax into a glass bowl, place over the double boiler, and melt the wax completely (do not microwave).
Heat distilled water to about 54.44°C, pour into the oil mixture, and blend with a frother or whisk for 30-60 seconds until off-white and opaque.
Step 2: Cool, Add Actives & Bottle
Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, stir, and leave for another 15 minutes.
Mix in the preservative, vegetable glycerin, optional essential oils, and Vitamin E.
Pour into bottles, cover, and cool at room temperature for an hour until it thickens.
Shop the Ingredients
Craft your own professional lotions! Refined Naturals offers cosmetic emulsifying wax, golden jojoba oil, vegetable glycerin, preservatives, and essential oils.
